Oral Magnesium Compound Able to Reach Brain Seen to Slow Motor Decline, Neuronal Loss in Early Study
A specific form of magnesium taken orally and able to readily enter the brain was seen to ease Parkinson’s-related motor…
Articles by Catarina Silva, MSc
Mouse-brain Computer Model Tracks Spread of Alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s
Researchers have developed a computer model of the mouse brain that integrates both Parkinson’s disease-related genetic risk factors and the…
Algorithm for Wearable Sensors Ably Measures Tremor Severity as Patients Go About Daily Life, Study Says
Researchers have developed algorithms that work with wearable sensors to continuously monitor tremor, and estimate total tremor, in Parkinson’s patients as…
LRRK2 Inhibitors May Benefit Parkinson’s Patients With and Without Genetic Mutation, Study Finds
Inhibiting the activity of LRRK2 kinase — an enzyme whose mutated form is one of the most common genetic…
Brain Networks May Dictate Likelihood of Developing Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s, Study Finds
The way the brain of a Parkinson’s disease patient is wired may help doctors predict if he or she…
Active Ingredient of Overactive Bladder Treatment Eases Urinary Problems in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Finds
Fesoterodine fumarate, the active compound of a medication for overactive bladder, can help reduce urinary symptoms in Parkinson’s…
Brain Stimulation Technique Fails to Improve Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s, Study Shows
A form of repetitive transcranial brain stimulation known as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) failed to improve cognitive function in…
Scientists Develop New Compound That Could Potentially Slow Parkinson’s Progression
Researchers have developed a new compound, called S-181, that can improve nerve cell function and decrease the build-up of disease-related…
People With Bipolar Disorder Face Higher Risk of Later Developing Parkinson’s, Study Finds
People with bipolar disorder have a significantly increased risk — more than three times that of the general population…
MIT Scientists Building Artificial Gut to Study Bacteria’s Influence on Parkinson’s, Other Diseases
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers are developing an artificial gut to study how the human microbiome — the trillions of…